# NBA and Sands China charity week in Macau > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nba-and-sands-china-charity-week-in-macau > Updated: 2026-10-11T05:22:08.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Sands China and NBA Cares launched the ‘NBA Cares x Sands Care Basketball Charity Week 2026’ in Macau to extend the influence of the NBA China Games through social welfare and community activities. The initiative included basketball training camps for local students featuring players from the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets, alongside NBA legends such as Yao Ming and Shawn Marion. Community outreach efforts included a partnership with Macau Caritas to support the ‘Joyful Kitchen’ social enterprise and the distribution of lunches to approximately 1,500 elderly and needy residents. The five-day event concluded with a community basketball carnival at the NBA House in the Venetian Macao. High-profile attendees included Chris Bosh and Sir David Beckham, who participated in activities with local families and Special Olympics Macau participants. The program aimed to promote youth development, healthy living, and Macau’s economic diversification through ‘tourism + sports’ synergy. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: NBA Cares and Sands China host basketball charity week in Macau NBA Cares and Sands China concluded a five-day basketball charity week in Macau, featuring appearances by Chris Bosh and David Beckham to promote community inclusion and youth development. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nba-cares-and-sands-china-host-basketball-charity-week-in-macau ### 2026-10-09: Sands China and NBA launch community charity week in Macau Sands China and NBA Cares launched the 2026 Basketball Charity Week in Macau, featuring NBA players, legends, and community outreach programs to support local youth and social enterprises. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sands-china-and-nba-launch-community-charity-week-in-macau --- Cite as: NBA and Sands China charity week in Macau. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nba-and-sands-china-charity-week-in-macau